Dec. 11, 2020 Know how to celebrate the holiday season safely Each year, approximately 400 fires occur that involve Christmas trees, according to the National Fire Protection Association, or NFPA, resulting in more than a dozen deaths, numerous injuries and more than $10 million in property loss and damage.
Dec. 10, 2020 Injuries can freeze winter fun Cooling temperatures and early snow means it’s time to prepare for the winter sports season. While winter allows for us to share in Utah’s famous snow and give us access to so many picturesque locations for winter activities, it’s important to keep in mind the risks for injury prior to
Dec. 9, 2020 McConnell's advancement in air safety MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, kan. - Team McConnell has joined forces with the United States Fish & Wildlife Services to protect our Airmen and enhance our field of vision in the sky.
Dec. 9, 2020 Physical health can’t be on back burner The COVID-19 pandemic has changed many of our daily routines, making it easy to put healthy habits on the back burner. And it can be especially difficult if you’re working from or home or caring for other family members – or both. As we continue to cope, we can still make physical health a priority
Dec. 8, 2020 Renowned test pilot Chuck Yeager dies Famed test pilot, retired Brig. Gen. Charles E. “Chuck” Yeager has died, Dec. 7. He was 97.
Dec. 4, 2020 Air Safety Panel Recommends Flight Hour Increase, Emphasis on Maintenance, Steady Funding The National Commission on Military Aviation Safety released its recommendations saying aviators need more flight hours, maintenance personnel need better training and manning and supply chains need more and faster throughput.
Dec. 4, 2020 Awareness stimulates holiday safety With the holidays approaching, it is a good time to make a plan for staying safe. The hustle and bustle of shopping, driving, travelling, and planning celebrations brings increased risk, both at work and at home. Far too often this leads to injury or even death. By recognizing and being aware of
Dec. 2, 2020 Team Scott’s runway upgrades completed A ribbon cutting ceremony was held Nov. 30 celebrating the completion of construction on the flight line at Scott Air Force Base. The construction was a part of a flight line revitalization project allowing Team Scott to maintain its presence as Air Mobility Command’s Showcase Wing.
Nov. 30, 2020 Holiday Gathering Safety A graphic explaining the risks associated with gatherings during the holiday. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Senior Airman Kiana Pearson)
Nov. 30, 2020 Liberty Engineers ensure flight safety The 48th Civil Engineer Squadron conducted a ten-year overhaul of the BAK-12 aircraft arresting system at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Nov. 22 - Nov. 30, 2020.